Barbara R. Cannuli

PFT Building Representative

Represent the interest of all PFT staff members by:
* Communicating and sharing vital union information and policy updates to all PFT staff members.
* Drafting agendas and conducting meetings with School Principal and Building Committee to discuss work related issues to ensure contractual compliance.
* Protecting employee rights by enforcing the collective barganing agreement and addressing violations.
* Serving as an advocate for PFT members experiencing conflicts with administration/co-workers by handling sensitive matters with respect and discretion.
* Meeting with the School Principal and Building Committee to approve school roster, bell schedule along with approving hours and funding for extra-curricular activities.

French/English Teacher

• Teacher of French I and II, and Honors English 3. Adept in incorporating Project Based Learning and digital resources for students to expand their knowledge of French and English Literature.
  * Promote interest of modern and classical literature with expository instruction and immersion in plays.
  * Encourage use of the French language in class with ancillary materials that allow students to expand and practice their knowledge of French outside of the classroom.

• World Language Dept. Chair: Responsible for organizing professional development meetings, distribution of texts and materials to all members of the World Language Department, relaying departmental information from Principal to staff.
• Taught French I and II—Incorporated lesson planning strategies that emphasized conversational, written, and reading proficiency in both French and English with cultural relevance and rigor.
• Introduced French III (2017-2018) as an Honors French class that incorporated more advanced techniques, the study of French literature, and essay writing.
• Planned and implemented enrichment and intervention lessons for mixed ability students and closely followed parameters for ELL students and those with an IEP.
• Enhanced lessons using Google Classroom; constructing activities and assessments students could use outside of the classroom.
• Created assessments that complemented the skills of students with varying abilities.
• Mentored new teachers on effective classroom management and instructional techniques.
• Collaborated with colleagues to enhance interdisciplinary learning opportunities in foreign languages.
• Facilitated immersive language experiences through interactive lessons and cultural activities.
• Leveraged technology to create online resources and enhance remote learning environments.
• Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs within the classroom.
• Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.

• Taught six periods of French I and II. Incorporated lesson planning strategies that emphasized conversational, written and reading proficiency in French.
• Assigned projects and assignments that were directly aligned to the PA Dept. of Education standards that also assisted and prepared students for the PSSA in English.
• Integrated a wide variety of instructional techniques that allowed for effective communication in French with both native and non-native speakers.
• Crafted ancillary materials to use in addition to course text to meet the needs of varying student abilities.

• Served as a Senior Project teacher/mentor and panelist.
• Responsible for guiding students through the entire term paper writing/citation process for an MLA research paper and power point presentation process, assisted English IV. teachers with creating rubrics for and grading final presentations.
• Assisted ELL students through the use of French in reading and writing in other content areas with particular emphasis in grammar and mechanics of English.

• Launched French as a World Language (that had not been offered in over five years prior to my appointment).
• Taught five periods of French I per day. Incorporated lesson planning strategies that emphasized conversational, written and reading proficiency in both English and French.
• Stimulated student interest in the French language through projects and activities that reflected creativity, understanding and expression.
• Used storytelling, grammar instruction, cooperative learning and homework exercises to promote understanding and use of French outside the classroom.

• Instructed 7th grade English classes by incorporating suggested activities in the PA Comprehensive Curriculum for Language Arts
• Used a variety of mediums to engage students in reading classic and modern literature.
• Taught “parts of speech” through a variety of games, mnemonic devices and group activities.
• Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
• Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student critical thinking skills.
• Implemented diverse instructional strategies to accommodate varied learning styles.